Happy Friday gang! Today is a pretty special day for me. One, because today marks my five year blogiversary! And two, because today I launch my first e-course!

When I first started blogging I had no idea what I really wanted to do with the blog or where I wanted it to go. It was merely an outlet for my creativity and a way to learn a new skill and have fun. Over the least year or so I felt like maybe I'd lost the thread about what I wanted Valiantly Varnished to be. I had an idea, but I wasn't sure if it was something that I could really do or make work. And I still feel that way sometimes if I'm being completely honest. But one thing that has stuck with me is that I truly love teaching others about nail art and nail polish. Whenever I get complimented on my nails and someone asks me who did them, and I say myself, it gives me a tremendous sense of accomplishment. "Yes, I did this myself, I say". And isn't that awesome? Nail art has helped my self-esteem. It may sound silly but it's true. Whenever my depression is rearing it's ugly head or I'm just not feeling that great about anything else going on in my life, I can sit down and do something amazing with my hands and a few tools. I can create art. On my nails. And I like the idea of giving others the knowledge and tools to do the same.

So today I launch my first e-course! This is a free 5-day nail art course delivered right to your inbox. Over the course of five days you will receive e-mails teaching you the basics to get started on your own nail art journey. The course will cover the basics; from what tools you will need to how to get started with freehand nail art and nail stamping. To join just add your e-mail in the box below and voila - you are on your way!

And to all of you who read Valiantly Varnished - THANK YOU. I am always so humbled by the fact that anyone visits my little corner of the blogosphere. I want to give a special shout out to my fellow nail bloggers. I have never been around a group of women who are so supportive of one another. Our community rocks!

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